Nolin River Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District

Nolin River Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District Welcome to the official Nolin River Lake page. This page is administered by the U.S. Welcome to Nolin River Lake. The U.S.

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BUILDING STRONG® The lake is nestled in the rolling hills of south central Kentucky in Edmonson, Grayson, and Hart counties. The dam is located on the Nolin River near the community of Bee Spring, about 20 miles from Leitchfield and 95 miles southwest of Louisville. The 5,795 acre Nolin River Lak

e provides recreational opportunities to over 2 million visitors per year. These visitors come to Nolin for camping, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hunting, and relaxing. With miles of scenic shoreline and cool, clear water, Nolin is the perfect summer getaway. The Corps, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages Nolin River Lake’s land and water for wildlife, fisheries, and recreation. Army Corps of Engineers is committed to providing universal access so that the lake facilities and programs will be available to the widest possible range of visitors, including people with disabilities. Nolin Lake has the following accessible facilities:

Location Facility:

Take a Virtual Tour http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/nolin/tour.html

Moutardier Recreation Area
2 Campsites, 2 (D,B Loops) Showerhouse/Restrooms, Fishing Pier, Picnic Shelter, 2 Day-use Restrooms

Dog Creek Recreation Area
2 Campsites, Restroom/Showerhouses, Picnic Shelter, Day-use Restroom

Wax Recreation Area
2 Campsites, 3 Restroom/showerhouses, Fishing Pier, Picnic Shelter, Day-use Restroom, Courtesy Dock

Talilwater Recreation Area
1 Restroom, 2 Picnic Shelters, 1 Pit Toilet

Corps of Engineers Office
2 Overlooks, Restroom

Nolin Lake State park
3 Campsites, Restroom/Shower

VanMeter Recreation Area
Restroom

Iberia
Pit Toilet

🚤🦺 A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom.Having a lif...
06/01/2026

🚤🦺 A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom.

Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. 🛟

Please Wear It so you can enjoy boating another day. ☀️🌊

🎣🐟 Fishing is a lot of fun — even when the big one gets away!🦺 Play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing f...
05/29/2026

🎣🐟 Fishing is a lot of fun — even when the big one gets away!

🦺 Play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing from a kayak, boat, shore, or dock.

Please Wear It

🎥🌊 A day of fun can quickly turn tragic without a life jacket.🦺 By always wearing your life jacket — and encouraging oth...
05/27/2026

🎥🌊 A day of fun can quickly turn tragic without a life jacket.

🦺 By always wearing your life jacket — and encouraging others to do the same — you could save your life or the life of someone you care about. ❤️

Please Wear It

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Partying with friends on a boat can be great fun but it can turn tragic in an instant. Watch this fast-paced video to see some young party-goers learn a vit...

🇺🇸 Today and throughout the year, take time to remember the lives lost fighting for our freedom.
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today and throughout the year, take time to remember the lives lost fighting for our freedom.

🇺🇸🌊 Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest — and riskiest — times of the year for boating and water activities.⚠️ Sa...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸🌊 Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest — and riskiest — times of the year for boating and water activities.

⚠️ Sadly, many water-related fatalities occur during the holiday weekend. Following simple safety tips can help ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend.

🦺 Remember: Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns.

Please Wear It

➡️Check it out! To help visitors better understand current conditions at our lake, the Louisville District is providing ...
05/20/2026

➡️Check it out! To help visitors better understand current conditions at our lake, the Louisville District is providing several online tools and resources, including a Drought Viewer application and a daily lake level information webpage.

The Drought Viewer allows users to explore how drought conditions are impacting reservoirs across the region and allows users to navigate to specific locations/ramps on the lake to see real-time impacts, while the district’s lake information webpage provides current lake elevations, forecasts, lake conditions and recreation updates.

💧 View the Drought Viewer here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/dda5bce430d84dcb987311ed337b87f1

📍 Visitors can access current lake level information here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7035f76be09b4fe3aff268ccdf472c8a

Read more below!

☀️ Before heading out to enjoy the holiday weekend at a USACE Louisville District lake, take a moment to check the latest lake conditions and drought information.

Due to ongoing spring drought conditions, several lakes across Kentucky are experiencing lower-than-normal water levels, particularly within the Green River and Upper Kentucky River basins.

To help visitors better understand current conditions at some of our district lakes in Kentucky, the Louisville District is providing several online tools and resources, including a Drought Viewer application and a daily lake level information webpage.

The Drought Viewer allows users to explore how drought conditions are impacting reservoirs across the region, and allows users to navigate to specific locations/ramps on the lake to see real-time impacts, while the district’s lake information webpage provides current lake elevations, forecasts, lake conditions and recreation updates.

💧 View the Drought Viewer here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/dda5bce430d84dcb987311ed337b87f1

📍 Visitors can access current lake level information here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7035f76be09b4fe3aff268ccdf472c8a

🦺 Remember to use extra caution around shallow areas and submerged hazards while boating and recreating.

Read the full news release here: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Releases/Display/Article/4496153/usace-louisville-district-shares-resources-and-encourages-visitor-safety-ahead/

📚🚤 Celebrate   by getting prepared for boating season! The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety ...
05/20/2026

📚🚤 Celebrate by getting prepared for boating season! The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state.

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05/20/2026

WATER SAFETY ALERT: Low Water Levels & Swimming Hazards
Due to ongoing spring drought conditions, several lakes in the area, including Rough River and Nolin River Lakes, are experiencing lower-than-normal water levels. With these lower lake levels, many designated swimming beaches are currently unusable.
We know it may be tempting to swim in other areas around the lake, but these non-designated swimming spots can contain serious hidden dangers.
Hear from Rough River Lake's Adam Warren as he explains some of the hazards visitors should watch for while recreating at the lake right now.
Before you swim, remember:
Unexpected Drop-offs: Natural shorelines have false bottoms. You could go from waist-deep to over your head in a single step. Always shuffle your feet and wade with caution!
Submerged Hazards: Lower water brings stumps, rocks, and debris dangerously close to the surface. NEVER dive or cliff jump. Always enter the water feet-first.
Boat Traffic: Without "Boats Keep Out" lines, you are swimming in the roadway. Boaters often cannot see a swimmer's head in the water. Stay away from boat ramps, docks, and running engines (which carry the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning).
Hidden Currents: Keep a safe distance from dams and be aware that large boat wakes can act like mini-rip currents, pulling you into deeper water.
THE GOLDEN RULES FOR SWIMMING AT THE LAKES:
Wear a Life Jacket: Life Jackets Worn… Nobody Mourns. A properly fitted, USCG-approved life jacket is your best defense against unexpected drop-offs and exhaustion.
Use the Buddy System: Drowning is silent. Never swim alone and always have a spotter.
Skip the Alcohol: It impairs balance and judgment. Save the drinks for when you are safely out of the water.
Help us make this a safe summer!

🚤🦺 Make the most of National Safe Boating Week (May 16–22, 2026) by making safety your priority. Wear a life jacket ever...
05/18/2026

🚤🦺 Make the most of National Safe Boating Week (May 16–22, 2026) by making safety your priority. Wear a life jacket every time you’re on the water. 🌊

⚠️ Falls overboard happen without warning—and a life jacket could mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy for you and the people who love you. ❤️

05/15/2026

Check the link below for lake levels.

Explore comprehensive data on water management, resources, and quality with our interactive platform. Easily map and visualize key infrastructure, including dams, rivers, streamgages, and other critical sites managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Access detailed insights and stay inf...

Address

2150 Nolin Dam Road
Bee Spring, KY
42259

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 4pm
Thursday 6:30am - 4pm
Friday 6:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12702864511

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